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Football Stories: Heroes of the World Cup

By Simon Mugford
Series: Football Stories
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In Football Stories: Heroes of the World Cup, young readers get a snapshot of some of the tournament's greatest-ever performers from both the men's and women's editions. Players include Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, and many more. Following their journey from little kids with big dreams to their... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Football Stories: Heroes of the World Cup

This illustrated picture book tells the story of some of the Football World Cup's greatest players in a simple way that's perfect for the very youngest football fan.

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In Football Stories: Heroes of the World Cup, young readers get a snapshot of some of the tournament's greatest-ever performers from both the men's and women's editions. Players include Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, and many more.

Following their journey from little kids with big dreams to their achievements on football's biggest stage, the inspiring collection of footballer stories captures the imagination.

The simple text and engaging art make it the ideal first read for little football fans.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804538944

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dan Green

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 256.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 171g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Simon Mugford (Author)

Simon once worked at the Science Museum in London, where he flew paper aeroplanes and made giant bubbles for children. Now he writes and edits books about things like dinosaurs, ice hockey, thunderstorms and llamas. He lives in Kent with his wife and daughter, a cat and two tortoises.

Dan Green (Illustrator)

Dan Green has drawn silly pictures since he could hold a crayon. Then he grew up and started making books about stuff like trucks, space, people's jobs, Doctor Who and Star Wars. Dan lives in Suffolk with his wife, son, daughter and dog that takes him for very long walks.

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